The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway

· Left-Handed Mitten Publications
4.8
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All Eve Ellaway wants is to escape to college, start a life of her own, and finally sever the connection to her twin sister Gen who disappeared when they were babies. Because while the rest of the world moved on from the kidnapping, Gen’s still very much alive at home.


Most families would grieve their missing child. Some families might create a shrine for their lost daughter. But the Ellaways are not most families.


Every night, Eve pretends to be Gen to protect her mother's delicate grasp on reality — dividing her life, her stories, and her dreams so there’s enough for two sisters. Eve’s forced to maintain her father’s lie to ease his guilt over Gen’s disappearance, but is she sacrificing the last threads of her identity and any hope for a normal future?


As the lies propping up Eve’s life start to crumble, she no longer knows what she wants. But Gen does, and she’s ready to take it.

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4.8
4 reviews
K M McIntyre
March 14, 2025
Both tenacious and fragile, Hooyenga’s character of Eve resonates with the desire to belong, to be independent, and to be seen for who you are. But nothing is ever as it seems in Eve’s life, and the twists, turns, and revelations will have readers hungry to find out what happens next in this surprising psychological YA thriller. - K M McIntyre, Independent Author
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Chris Clegg
March 13, 2025
TQUEE is told in the first person, through Eve herself. The story’s plot treads into sometimes tricky mental health topics, and Hooyenga has clearly done her homework. Eve’s decisions will keep you guessing until the end. Some of the prose describing Eve’s emotions is reminiscent of Bradbury, placing you directly in her mind, looking out through her eyes. Mystery, suspense, thriller, horror, & romance, you’re going to enjoy the ride up to the shocking final 20 pages! Don’t miss this novel!
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Michelle Lynn
March 17, 2025
This book is a whirlwind emotional ride. Impossible to put down, with shocking twists and heartbreaking truths, it’s truly an unforgettable story.
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About the author

Multi-award winning young adult author Melanie Hooyenga writes books about strong girls who learn to navigate life despite its challenges. She first started writing as a teenager and finds she still relates best to that age group. When not writing books, you can find her wrangling her Miniature Schnauzer Gus and playing every sport imaginable with her husband Jeremy.

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